Toms River 2017 Christmas Tree Lighting Set

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The annual Toms River Christmas tree lighting celebration has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1, according to the Downtown Toms River business improvement district calendar.

The event begins at 5 p.m. and includes live entertainment by the Donovan Catholic chorus, Exit 82 Theatre Company, a magic show by the Amazing V, and the reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," by Mrs. Claus.

Santa Claus arrives by fire truck about 7 p.m. to help light the Toms River Christmas tree, which is in the courtyard between Town Hall and the Ocean County Library.

There will be photos with Santa after the tree lighting and hot chocolate and cookies for sale by Toms River Fire Company 1.

There also will be food and dessert trucks, and restaurants downtown will be open.

The schedule is as follows:

• 5 p.m. Donovan Catholic Chorus
• 5:30 p.m. Exit 82 Theatre Company performs a scene from Elf Jr.
• 6 p.m. Amazing V magic show
• 6:30 p.m. Christmas carols sung by Exit 82 Theatre Company
• 6:50 p.m. "Twas The Night Before Christmas," read by Mrs. Claus
• 7 p.m. Santa arrives!
• 7:15 p.m. Photos with Santa Claus by Toms River Fire Company No. 1

For more information, contact Downtown Toms River at 732-341-8738 or send an email to kdippolito@downtowntomsriver.com.

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